Criminal Justice Advocate

Domestic Violence Crisis Service; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Domestic Violence Crisis Service seeks a Criminal Justice Advocate to join their Legal Advocacy Team. This role involves supporting clients facing domestic and family violence within the criminal justice system, ensuring timely communication regarding their cases, conducting risk assessments, and maintaining collaborative relationships with various agencies. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and knowledge of the impacts of domestic violence.

Benefits

Free Employee Assistance Programs

Professional development opportunities

5 weeks annual leave

Salary sacrificing options

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of domestic violence and trauma impacts.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to clients involved in the criminal justice system.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety planning.
• Maintain accurate records and provide advocacy services.

Skills

Communication

Client-centred responses

Knowledge of domestic violence issues

Ability to work independently

Education

Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card

Job description

Do you want to work as part of a team to help eliminate domestic and family violence in our local community?

The Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS) is looking for a Criminal Justice Advocate to join the Legal Advocacy Team.

THE ORGANISATION

Have you been looking for an exciting opportunity to join a leading organisation that is dedicated to addressing domestic and family violence in our community?

DVCS is a non-government, not-for-profit specialist domestic and family violence service that seeks to reduce violence and abuse in relationships. DVCS provides crisis and long-term support services to help break the domestic and family violence cycle. DVCS is here to support people, both during and after crisis situations as well as support programs for those who use violence, with the aim of bringing about change.

WHAT WE OFFER

Salary Range:SCHADS L5P1 – L6P3 commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience.

A dynamic workplace that values innovation and quality practice

Opportunity to be part of an organisation helping to create strong, safe, and inclusive communities

A commitment to staff well-being through free, confidential support via Employee Assistance Programs and external supervision

Professional development through training and development courses

5 weeks annual leave

Salary sacrificing options

DUTIES

The Criminal Justice Advocate role include:

Providing information and support to clients who have experienced DFV and have matters in the criminal justice system

Ensuring clients are informed regularly and in a timely manner of the progress of their matters through the criminal justice system

Conducting risk assessments and undertaking safety planning

Liaising and networking with relevant government agencies, including Magistrate and Supreme Courts, ACT Policing, Office of Director of Public Prosecution, ACT Corrective Services and Child, Youth and Families.

Maintaining accurate and up to date records

Providing telephone follow-up and advocacy services to people affected by domestic and family violence, particularly those with matters within the criminal justice system

SELECTION CRITERIA

All applicants must meet and address the following Selection Criteria in writing.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to liaise with a wide variety of people.

Knowledge and understanding of domestic and family violence, its impacts across the community and the issues that face people who are affected, including people with complex needs who require a range of system responses.

Well-developed client-centred responses for people who are experiencing or have experienced trauma.

Demonstrated experience or knowledge of the criminal justice system and other legal responses to domestic and family violence in the ACT, or the ability to quickly obtain such knowledge.

Ability to prioritise competing tasks and ensure deadlines are met and expectations managed when issues arise.

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently anduse initiative.

Demonstrated commitment to the values of equity, inclusion and diversity.

Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card.

HOW TO APPLY

Please provide a copy of your CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above. All applicants shouldaddress the selection criteria in full, to be considered for interview.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Closing date for applications is 9am Monday 7 July 2025.

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